Last Updated on September 11, 2025 by The Official Game Rules Team

Triple Threes! is a lively family card game where players race to build sets of matching colors while keeping an eye on their opponents’ moves. Designed for ages 8 and up, each deck includes 54 colorful Play Cards and 6 exciting Special Cards that shake up every round. Be the first to collect three color sets, shout “Triple Threes!” and claim victory. Here is a breakdown of the official rules and how to play:

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How to Play Triple Threes!

Overview

Players: 2–4 with one deck, 5–8 with two decks
Ages: 8+
Playtime: 15–60 minutes

Objective

Build three sets of three different colors before your opponents and shout “Triple Threes!” to win the round. Score points from your sets, and the first player to reach 100 points wins the game.

Components

64 cards total:
- 54 Play Cards (13 color sets, 4 cards each + 2 Wild Cards)
- 6 Special Cards (Swap, Trade, Show)
- 4 quick-reference instruction cards

A flat-lay photograph showing multiple stacks of cards from the card game "Triple Threes!". Each stack has a different color and a large number in the center, ranging from 1 to 12. There are also three special card stacks: one with a multicolored "Wild" card, one with a "Gold" card, and one with a "Show" card featuring a hand of cards. The cards are arranged in three horizontal rows and are labeled with text, such as "Green 1," "Orange 2," "Red 3," and so on, up to "Peach 12." The stacks are fanned out slightly to show multiple cards in each group.

Setup

Separate the Play Cards from the Special Cards.
Shuffle the 54 Play Cards and deal 10 cards to each player.
Mix the remaining Play Cards with the 6 Special Cards, shuffle again, and place them face down as the Draw Pile.
Leave space for a Discard Pile.

Gameplay

On your turn, draw 1 card from the Draw Pile.
Decide whether to:
- Keep it (swap with a card in your hand and discard the swapped card), or
- Discard it immediately.
Play continues clockwise.

A first-person perspective shot of a person's hand holding a fan of playing cards from the card game "Triple Trees!". The cards are from a game called "Triple Threes!" and are different colors, including green, yellow, red, gray, blue, and a special gold card with the number 20 on it. The player's fingernails are painted light blue. In the background, another person, possibly a child, is also holding cards and sitting across a table with other cards scattered between them. A game box is visible in the distance.

Special Cards

Special Cards must be played immediately when drawn. They cannot be held in your hand.

Swap: Trade your entire hand with another player, then continue your turn.
Trade: Exchange one card with another player. You choose who, they choose which card.
Show: Reveal one card from your hand. Your turn ends immediately.

A flat-lay photo showing three types of special cards from the game "Triple Threes!". Each card is white with a black border and simple icons. The title "Special Cards" is at the top of the image.

The stack on the left is the "SHOW" card, with a symbol of a hand of cards. The text reads, "Force Declare One Card."

The middle stack is the "TRADE" card, featuring two hands shaking. The text says, "Force Trade One Card."

The stack on the right is the "SWAP" card, with a large horizontal arrow pointing in both directions. The text says, "Force Swap Entire Deck."

Winning a Round

As soon as you create three color sets of three cards each, shout “Triple Threes!” to win the round. If you forget to say it, you don’t win—even if your sets are complete.

A photo demonstrating the winning condition for the card game "Triple Threes!" The image shows four different stacks of cards laid out on a gray surface.

A fanned-out stack of three Cyan 7 cards in the top left.

A fanned-out stack of three Yellow 6 cards in the top right.

A fanned-out stack of three Red 3 cards in the bottom left.

A single Gold 20 card in the bottom right.

The text at the top of the image reads "TRIPLE THREES!™ Winning Condition."

Scoring

Each set scores the face value of one card in the set (not the sum of all three).
- Example: A Red set with cards 3–3–3 scores 3 points.
The winner of the round scores their total; all other players score 0.

Bonus Points

Four-of-a-kind in one color: +15 points
Gold Card held at the end: +5 points (not if used in a set)

A two-panel image explaining the bonus scoring conditions for the card game "Triple Threes!"

The left panel, titled "Gold Card Bonus," shows a set of three Red 3 cards, three Cyan 7 cards, three Yellow 6 cards, and a single Gold 20 card. The scoring calculation next to them shows 16 + 5 = 21. The text "Gold Card Bonus" is written next to the number 5.

The right panel, titled "4-of-a-kind Bonus," shows three Red 3 cards, three Cyan 7 cards, three Yellow 6 cards, and a fourth Cyan 7 card placed with the other three. The scoring calculation next to them shows 16 + 15 = 31. The text "4-of-a-kind Bonus" is written next to the number 15.

End of the Game

Keep playing rounds until a player reaches 100 points. That player wins the game.

For faster action with more players, combine two decks.

Conclusion

Triple Threes! is an easy-to-learn but strategic card game that keeps players on their toes with colorful sets and surprising twists from Special Cards. Whether you’re playing casually with family or tournament-style for points, it delivers quick rounds and plenty of excitement. Gather your cards, build your sets, and don’t forget to shout “Triple Threes!” before anyone else does.